Dilly Dally – American
Dilly Dally is a sun-drenched sanctuary where the rush of the outside world melts away, replaced by the inviting hum of a neighborhood haunt designed for lingering. The kitchen breathes new life into American comfort classics, serving up plates that burst with seasonal freshness and nostalgic warmth, from golden-crusted staples to garden-bright sides. Every meal is a playful invitation to slow down and savor the moment, whether you’re lingering over a botanical cocktail or sharing a decadent dessert in the eclectic, light-filled dining room.
Dilly Dally, 626, Vanderbilt Avenue, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, NY 11238, United States 2022 -15 https://www.dillydallybk.comRating: 4.3/5 (92 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Friday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate Dilly Dally as a vibrant addition to Vanderbilt Ave, praising its cozy, home-like atmosphere and family-friendly vibe. Guests rave about creative brunch staples like the savory breakfast burrito with chorizo and the sweet griddled blueberry corn muffin, while dinner patrons highlight the crispy eggplant, solid burger, and the standout Dilly ‘Tini. While some found the space cramped and certain dishes pricey, the majority commend the warm, knowledgeable service and cohesive branding. Whether for a lively family brunch or an intimate dinner, reviewers consistently recommend book
Menu
Dinner Starters
Small plates and appetizers for the evening
- Labneh Dip with Chili Oil - $15: House made garlic chili crisp and dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Laurel Bakery Sourdough - $9: With confit spring garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spiced Beets - $16: With za’atar, whipped feta, and hazelnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- English Pea Crostini - $21: Mashed peas, ricotta, almond, and pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Crispy Eggplant - $15: Panko coated Japanese eggplant with spicy marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Meatballs - $22: Spiced marinara and oregano
Dinner Salads
Fresh greens and grains
- Chopped Salad - $23: Fennel, provolone, artichoke, grains, beans, cornichon honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Classic Caesar Salad - $17: Sourdough croutons and parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Dinner Mains
Entrees and large plates
- Roasted Half Chicken - $30: Szechuan calabrian chili brine, Fingerling Potatoes, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Dinner Cheeseburger - $28: 8oz patty, onions, sour pickles, dijonnaise, cheddar, and french fries
- Plancha Seared Atlantic Hake - $36: Curried carrot puree, salsa macha, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Mushroom Tagliatelle - $28: Mixed mushrooms, brown butter, and pecorino romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pesto Radiatore - $26: Basil pesto, whipped ricotta, lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Skirt Steak - $36: Grass fed skirt steak with roasted asparagus, crispy shallots and sauce au poivre Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium
Brunch Starters
Morning snacks and toasts
- Ricotta Toast - $15: Strawberry compote and micro basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Avocado Toast - $16: Sourdough with toasted seeds, micro cilantro, and shallots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Buttermilk Blueberry Corn Muffin - $8: With whipped butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Yogurt Bowl - $17: DD granola and mixed fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Brunch Mains
Hearty breakfast and lunch options
- Turkish Eggs - $20: Labneh, chili crisp, and sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Spanish Omelet - $21: Potato, onion, seasonal veg, herb aioli and side of lemony greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
- French Toast - $18: Whipped labneh, mixed berries, and maple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Breakfast Plate - $25: Eggs, hashbrown, confit tomato, braised kale, sausage, and avocado Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Breakfast Burrito - $20: Eggs, crispy potatoes, chorizo, cheese, and hatch green chile
- Brunch Cheeseburger - $28: 8oz patty, onions, sour pickles, dijonnaise, cheddar, challah bun, and french fries
- Chicken Salad on Toasted Sourdough - $24: Dilly pickles, lettuce, tartar sauce, and french fries
- BLT - $20: Heirloom tomato, bacon, lettuce, herb aioli and fries
- Steak and Eggs - $31: Grilled skirt steak with sunny side up eggs and green goddess
Cocktails
House mixed drinks
- Rabbit Season - $16: Dry gin, fernet, salted honey, carrot soda, and lemon rind
- No More Golf Umbrellas!!! - $16: On tap / rye whiskey, high wire southern amaro, chai tea, and lemonade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rebel Rebel - $16: On tap / mezcal, ginger soda, ginger liqueur, mango chile liqueur, and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- NA Bev - $16: On tap / pentire adrift, free spirits milano, and grapefruit soda / (n/a) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dilly Tini - $16: Deepwells dry gin, lo-fi dry vermouth, and dilly pickle brine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Snack a Daq - $16: White rum, maillard liqueur, molasses, and lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Beer
Draft and canned selections
- Al Dente Italian Lager - $10: Draft lager; Talea Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Daisy Cutter Pale Ale - $10: Draft pale ale; Dutchess Ales Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Peach Silhouette - $10: Draft sour; Hudson Valley Brewery Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Northern Lager - $8: Can lager; Oxbow Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wavetable IPA - $8: Can IPA; Grimm Artisanal Ales Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Arlo Cider - $8: Can cider; Shacksbury Cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Free Wave Hazy IPA - $8: Can hazy IPA / Athletic Brewing / (n/a) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kolsch - $8: Can kolsch / Best Day Brewing / (n/a)
Wine by the Glass
Sparkling, White, Orange, and Red
- Julia Bernet 'Cuvee U' NV - $15: Catalonia, Spain; Xarello Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grange Tiphaine 'Rose Rosa Rosam' 2022 - $17: Loire Valley, France; Gamay / Grolleau / Malbec Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Noella Morantin 'Stella Maris' 2022 - $15: Loire Valley, France; Sauvignon Blanc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Presqu'ile Chardonnay 2022 - $17: Santa Barbara County, CA; Chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Heinrich 'Naked Orange' NV - $16: Austria/Hungary; Pinot Blanc / Pinot Gris / Muscat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Herve Villemade Rose 2022 - $16: Loire Valley, France; Pinot d'Aunis / Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- George Descombes 'Cuvee Keke' 2023 - $17: Chilled; Beaujolais, France; Gamay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cellar 9+ Negre '2n' 2022 - $16: Catalonia, Spain; Garnacha / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cartoixà Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Sodas
Homemade and classic soft drinks
- Homemade Orange Soda - $8: House crafted Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Homemade Ginger Ale - $8: House crafted Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Homemade Grapefruit Soda - $8: House crafted Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Johnnie Ryan Cola / Diet Cola - $6: Classic bottled soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Dilly Dally
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners celebrate the cozy, home-like atmosphere and family-friendly vibe, though some found the space cramped, earning a 4.3/5 rating.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Dilly Dally offers a cozy, home-like, and family-friendly atmosphere described as a vibrant neighborhood haunt designed for lingering.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Whole Chicken Only and Skirt Steak are keto and gluten-free, while Chopped Salad fits vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Dilly Dally does not specify the exact number of reviews the restaurant has received.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Dilly Dally specializes in American cuisine, featuring comfort classics, creative brunch staples, burgers, and seasonal dishes with fresh ingredients.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the cozy atmosphere, warm service, and dishes including the breakfast burrito, blueberry corn muffin, crispy eggplant, and Dilly ‘Tini.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the savory breakfast burrito with chorizo, griddled blueberry corn muffin, crispy eggplant, dinner burger, and the Dilly ‘Tini.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Dilly Dally is a cozy, family-friendly Vanderbilt Ave spot rated 4.3/5, known for creative brunch staples and warm, knowledgeable service.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.3/5, Dilly Dally distinguishes itself among American eateries with creative comfort classics, a vibrant atmosphere, and warm, knowledgeable service.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Families and diners seeking a cozy, neighborhood atmosphere with creative American comfort food, brunch staples, and extensive dietary-specific options would enjoy it.
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